What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-29527?

CVE-2022-29527 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-29527?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-29527. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-29527?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-29527. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Amazon Ssm Agent CVE-2022-29527

HIGH

Race Condition (CWE-362)

2022-04-20 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Race Condition Amazon Ssm Agent

7.0

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.0 HIGH

AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 20, 2022 - 10:15 nvd

HIGH 7.0

DescriptionNVD

Amazon AWS amazon-ssm-agent before 3.1.1208.0 creates a world-writable sudoers file, which allows local attackers to inject Sudo rules and escalate privileges to root. This occurs in certain situations involving a race condition.

AnalysisAI

Amazon AWS amazon-ssm-agent before 3.1.1208.0 creates a world-writable sudoers file, which allows local attackers to inject Sudo rules and escalate privileges to root. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.0). Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-362. Amazon AWS amazon-ssm-agent before 3.1.1208.0 creates a world-writable sudoers file, which allows local attackers to inject Sudo rules and escalate privileges to root. This occurs in certain situations involving a race condition. Affected products include: Amazon Amazon Ssm Agent. Version information: before 3.1.1208.0.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.